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June 12, 2003

The fireplace goes up.  A mason from Polcaro Brick and Stone installs concrete blocks on the first level.            

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June 12, 2003

Michael Polcaro, on the left, directs his crew.  They are pondering a flu on the second floor.  Michael was born in Italy and came to this country about 25 years ago.  We think of him as an "Old World" artisan.  

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June 12, 2003

The second floor fireplace in the Great Room.  We can hardly wait to see the first wood fire in it.   

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